--- title: "Clemson 27, Troy 16: Tigers offense still sputtering" description: Clemson football's high hopes are looking more challenging than anyone thought after a 27-16 win over Troy that required a large second-half comeback. image: https://clemsonkickoff.com/hubfs/clemson-post-troy-THUMB-podcast.png --- [Skip to content](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/clemson-vs-troy-2025-football-week-2#main-content) [![Death Valley Intro Outline 2](https://clemsonkickoff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Death%20Valley%20Intro%20Outline%202.png?width=600&height=209&name=Death%20Valley%20Intro%20Outline%202.png)](https://clemsonkickoff.com/) - [Recent Episodes](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/reign-supreme-alway-podcast) - [Tiger Trends](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/tiger-trends) - [Get Alerts](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news-alerts-clemson-sports) - [Podcast](https://goodpods.com/podcasts/reign-supreme-alway-sports-in-clemson-240902) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Recent Episodes](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/reign-supreme-alway-podcast) - [Tiger Trends](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/tiger-trends) - [Get Alerts](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news-alerts-clemson-sports) - [Podcast](https://goodpods.com/podcasts/reign-supreme-alway-sports-in-clemson-240902) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/clemsonkickoff) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/clemsonkickoff) # What time is Clemson kickoff?  **• Clemson at Florida St., Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m., ACCN • Clemson at Syracuse, Saturday, Nov. 7, TBD** September 7, 2025 | 5:17 PM # Clemson 27, Troy 16: Tigers offense still sputtering [Staff Report](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/author/staff-report) Share: [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/clemson-vs-troy-2025-football-week-2) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/clemson-vs-troy-2025-football-week-2) [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/clemson-vs-troy-2025-football-week-2) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/clemson-vs-troy-2025-football-week-2) All right, college sports fans -- Clemson football's Week 2 win over Troy left a lot to be desired, with a disastrous first half that was bailed out by a steady second half. Running back Adam Randall posted his first 100-yard game, but quarterback Cade Klubnik's struggles were all too familiar and so were the offensive line's. The defense wasn't without fault but played soundly after yielding an opening-drive touchdown after the Trojans received the opening kickoff. So, what do head coach Dabo Swinney and offensive coordinator Garrett Riley need to figure out from here? We have a few viewpoints to share amid some venting. We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to watch on [YouTube.com/ClemsonKickoff](http://youtube.com/clemsonkickoff) so you can share your reactions in the comments, and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff! 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